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Itinerary for Nov 3 — Nov 6, 2013

Description: Step outside the front doors of the Hotel Santa Barbara and discover a tempting variety of world-class shopping, fine dining, cultural venues, superb entertainment and great beaches. The location in the heart of downtown on State Street makes the hotel the perfect starting point for your exploration.

Facility amenities: This gracious 4-story hotel is a smoke-free property with 75 rooms. A Continental Breakfast is available to guests every morning from 7:00 to 10:00AM in the lobby. You'll find a fresh array of pastries, bagels, assorted cereal, hard boiled eggs, seasonal fruit and yogurt. You may make your own waffles or the staff will gladly prepare them for you. Beverages include apple and orange juice, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Ask for your free morning newspaper at the front desk. In addition to breakfast, seasonal fruit, coffee, hot chocolate, and tea are available 24 hours. A safe deposit box is available at the front desk. The hotel provides dry cleaning and laundry services at a charge.
WI-FI INTERNET ACCESS: Free Wi-Fi is accessible in every guest room and in most of the public areas.
PARKING: Valet parking is available to all hotel guests at a rate of $7.00/day.

Smoking policy: NoSmoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

PROGRAM REGISTRATION: After you have your room assignment, come over to the Road Scholar table to register with the program staff and pick up your arrival packet which we'll review during our orientation session.

ORIENTATION: We'll have an overview of the program ahead and review the up-to-date schedule, responsibilities, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, any other administrative issues, and answer your questions. Please be aware that local circumstances may require adjusting program elements. In the event of changes, we will notify you as quickly as possible. We appreciate your understanding.

Dinner: Dinner at a local Santa Barbara restaurant.

Menus are contracted for the program and are designed to offer balanced, healthy meals for the participants.

Evening: CROSSING POINTS: Participants introduce themselves to the rest of the group.

Description: Step outside the front doors of the Hotel Santa Barbara and discover a tempting variety of world-class shopping, fine dining, cultural venues, superb entertainment and great beaches. The location in the heart of downtown on State Street makes the hotel the perfect starting point for your exploration.

Facility amenities: This gracious 4-story hotel is a smoke-free property with 75 rooms. A Continental Breakfast is available to guests every morning from 7:00 to 10:00AM in the lobby. You'll find a fresh array of pastries, bagels, assorted cereal, hard boiled eggs, seasonal fruit and yogurt. You may make your own waffles or the staff will gladly prepare them for you. Beverages include apple and orange juice, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Ask for your free morning newspaper at the front desk. In addition to breakfast, seasonal fruit, coffee, hot chocolate, and tea are available 24 hours. A safe deposit box is available at the front desk. The hotel provides dry cleaning and laundry services at a charge.
WI-FI INTERNET ACCESS: Free Wi-Fi is accessible in every guest room and in most of the public areas.
PARKING: Valet parking is available to all hotel guests at a rate of $7.00/day.

Smoking policy: NoSmoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Learn how Julia McWilliams, carefree debutante, became Julia Child, American's most beloved cooking teacher, cookbook author, media icon and embodiment of joyous living. Follow the evolution of this remarkable woman who changed the way America cooks and thinks about dining, and who revolutionized the quality and availability of food from farms to restaurants and supermarkets, and onto tables across the USA.

FIELD TRIP: Transportation is provided to the Santa Barbara City College Culinary School for lunch.

Lunch: Julia Child-inspired lunch served at John Dunn Gourmet Dining Room at Santa Barbara City College School of Culinary Arts.

Afternoon: HANDS ON EXPERIENCE: Santa Barbara by the Glass

A friend of Julia Child's introduces several flavors of Santa Barbara Wine Country. We'll taste and compare, finding the wine you like best.

Dinner: Dinner on your own--Enjoy an opportunity to savor the flavors of Santa Barbara at the restaurant of your choice.

Description: Step outside the front doors of the Hotel Santa Barbara and discover a tempting variety of world-class shopping, fine dining, cultural venues, superb entertainment and great beaches. The location in the heart of downtown on State Street makes the hotel the perfect starting point for your exploration.

Facility amenities: This gracious 4-story hotel is a smoke-free property with 75 rooms. A Continental Breakfast is available to guests every morning from 7:00 to 10:00AM in the lobby. You'll find a fresh array of pastries, bagels, assorted cereal, hard boiled eggs, seasonal fruit and yogurt. You may make your own waffles or the staff will gladly prepare them for you. Beverages include apple and orange juice, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Ask for your free morning newspaper at the front desk. In addition to breakfast, seasonal fruit, coffee, hot chocolate, and tea are available 24 hours. A safe deposit box is available at the front desk. The hotel provides dry cleaning and laundry services at a charge.
WI-FI INTERNET ACCESS: Free Wi-Fi is accessible in every guest room and in most of the public areas.
PARKING: Valet parking is available to all hotel guests at a rate of $7.00/day.

Smoking policy: NoSmoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Breakfast: Julia Child inspired breakfast is served at La Arcada Bistro, conveniently located near the Santa Barbara Courthouse.

Morning: EXCURSION: Santa Barbara Courthouse

Explore the Santa Barbara Courthouse, the jewel in Santa Barbara's architectural crown, on a private one-hour guided walk. A bonus is the must-see view of Julia Child's Santa Barbara from the top of the 85 foot clock tower. Group walks back to the hotel, returning at about 11:30am.

HOTEL CHECK OUT: This concludes the program. We hope you have enjoyed our Julia Child program and will join us for other rewarding adventures in the future. Best wishes for all your journeys!

Meals Included: Breakfast

Free Time Opportunities

Santa Barbara, CA

A Santa Barbara Visitors GuideBecause Santa Barbara offers a wide range of activities, we suggest that you contact the Visitors Bureau for tourism information.

Founded in 1782, Presidio was the last Spanish military outpost built in North America. Call the Presidio or visit their website for current hours, admission fees and tour information.For additional information, visit: www.parks.ca.gov

Mission Santa Barbara2201 Laguna St.

Phone 805-682-4713

The "Queen of the Missions" was founded by Spanish Franciscan friars in 1786. The 10th of California's 21 missions, this is the only one to be continuously occupied and used since founding. Explore eight restored rooms, cloister gardens, chapel, historic cemetary and beautiful Moorish fountains and courtyard. Call the Mission or check their website for current hours and admission fees.For additional information, visit: www.sbmission.org

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden1212 Mission Canyon Rd.

Phone 805-682-4726

A "living museum" spanning 65 acres, the Botanic Garden consists of more than 5 miles of trails that wind through the garden's 1000 plus examples of native California plant life from habitats including the deserts, the Sierra Nevadas and the Channel Islands. Call the Garden or check their website for current hours and admission fees.For additional information, visit: www.sbbg.org

Santa Barbara Museum of Art1130 State St.

Phone 805-963-4364

The SB Art Museum is known for its American and Asian collections, and is also home to important works of photography, modern art, prints and drawings. Major touring exhibits are featured throughout the year. Call the Museum or check their website for current hours, admission fees, and exhibit information.For additional information, visit: www.sbmuseart.org

Important information about your itinerary: Please know that while we do everything we can to finalize all aspects of our programs well in advance, there are logistics that occasionally must be altered. Our website will reflect the most recent information, and we are committed to providing you with final program details no later than eight weeks prior to the start of programs outside the U.S. and three weeks prior to the start of programs within the U.S. If you ever have questions about your program, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

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*Please note that due to the nature of some programs, the remote location or government regulations, listening devices may not be available. If you’d like to know for sure if your program will offer listening devices, just call and ask an Advisor!